Assembly
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Description
Assemblies are a way to define an entity that is formed from a collection of elements or members and can be thought of as a super-element. This is not an analysis entity but just a convenience for post-processing such as cut section forces. Typical uses of assemblies include cores, where the core is modelled with 2D finite elements, or trusses where the truss is modelled with top and bottom chords and bracing. In both these cases the assembly is identified by a list of included elements. Unlike the analysis elements, an assembly does not have a clearly define orientation and location of reference point so these must be defined explicitly. Refer to Assemblies to read more.
Properties
Icon | Type | Name | Description |
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Text | Name | Assembly Name | |
Text | Assembly type | Assembly type | |
Generic | List | Assembly Entities | |
Integer | Topology 1 | Node at the start of the Assembly | |
Integer | Topology 2 | Node at the end of the Assembly | |
Integer | Orientation Node | Assembly Orientation Node | |
Unit Number Length | Extents y | Extents of the Assembly in y-direction | |
Unit Number Length | Extents z | Extents of the Assembly in z-direction | |
Integer List | Internal Topology | List of nodes that define the curve of the Assembly | |
Integer | Curve Fit | Curve Fit for curved elements Lagrange Interpolation (2) or Circular Arc (1) | |
Generic | Definition | Assembly definition |
Note: the above properties can be retrieved using the Get Assembly component